HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes City Council - 06/07/1961PRESENT:
Mayor Ben F. McDonald
Commissioners:
Tom R. Swentner
Dr. James L. Barnard
J. R. de Leon
M. P. Maldonado
W. J. Roberts
Jim Young
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 7, 1961
2:00 P.M.
City Manager Herbert W. Whitney
City Attorney I. M. Singer
City Secretary T. Ray Kring
Mayor Ben F. McDonald called the meeting to order.
The Invocation was given by Reverend T. A. Burton, of First Church
of the Nazarene.
City Secretary T. Ray Kring called the roll of those in attendance.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by de Leon and passed that the minutes
of the regular meeting of May 31, 1961, as furnished to the Council, be
approved.
Mayor McDonald announced the Joint Public Hearing by the City
Council and the Zoning & Planning Commission on three amendments to the Text
of the Zoning Ordinance No. 6106.
James A. Broderick, Chairman of the Zoning & Planning Commission,
called the Cce mission to order, called the roll of those in attendance, and
reported that all members of the Commission were present.
Mayor McDonald explained the procedure to be followed, and then
recognized and introduced Mrs. Elizabeth Airheart, a member of the previous
Council who had urged the idea of the Council and Commission holding joint
public hearings, and the Honorable Travis Peeler, member of the State House
of Representatives, who had charted the Bill through the Legislature which
permits this type of joint public hearing.
William Anderson, Director of Zoning & Planning, explained that
wince the passage of the new zoning ordinance, it was felt that some pro-
visions in the Text needed modification. He explained that the substance
of the first amendment was regarding lot size, width, depth and area in the
"R -1A" District to permit the same minimum lot area and yard requirements in
platted subdivisions as are required in the "R -1B" District, for the reason
that in some instances, existing platted lots have the proper area and width,
but cannot comply with the depth requirement, and others have the proper area
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and depth, but cannot comply with the side yard requirements.
No one appeared to be heard either for or against this amendment,
and Mayor McDonald declared the hearing on the first proposed amendment to
be closed.
Mr. Anderson explained that the second proposed amendment was re-
quested by the Board of Adjustment, and provided for the appointment of two
alternate members to the Board of Adjustment, for the reason that the Board
is comprised of only five members, four of whom must be present to constitute
a quorum„ that eaoh decision requires the affirmative vote of four Board
members, and that it is often very difficult to obtain a quorum, as the
Board meets on call. He read a part of a letter from Ellroy King, dated
May 17th, to the effect that it was his opinion that since so such authority
is vested in this Board, only members who are willing and able to give the
required time to it, should attempt to serve on this Board. Mr. Anderson
further stated that the Staff recommended the adoption of this amendment
providing for the alternate members.
Commissioner Swantner spoke in favor of the amendment on the basis
that, ;me member quite often being unable to attend, meant that in many cases
it t*kee a *,nanimoue vote to either approve or reject an applicant's request,
what seemed to him unfair and undemocratic, and that therefore provision
should he made for five members to be present at all meetings.
Commissioner Barnard felt that the two alternate members should be
encouraged to be present at every meeting, even if the full membership is
present, but that they vote only in the absence of a member.
Mayor MCConald suggested this could be controlled by designating
Alternate #1 and Alternate #2.
No one appeared to be heard either for or against this amendment,
and Mayor McDonald declared the hearing on the second proposed amendment to
be closed.
Mr. Anderson explained that the substance of the third proposed
amendment was to permit the use of lots that are narrower than the minimum
requirements, and provides that on any lot, the ownership of which is differ -
end from the ownership of any adjoining property as of March 29, 1961, a
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single family duelling may be erected even though the lot is of less width
or area than required by the regulations for the district in which it is
located, provided the yard regulations are observed, and that a lot is con-
sidered separately owned even if it adjoins a lot of the same ownership, if
it fronts on a different street than such adjoining lot.
Mayor McDonald asked if this amendment would permit a property
owner, owning two adjoining 25' 'lots with a dwelling on each lot, to re-
build if the house on one of the lots burned down.
Mr. Anderson replied that the Board of Adjustment could grant it,
but that the building of single family dwellings on any 25' lot in the City
had been outlawed about 24 years ago as being condusive to slum areas, and
that destruction by fire was very rare. He suggested that the proposed
amendment be amended by adding the wording "Adjoining lots under the same
ownership on which separate dwellings now exist may continue, rebuild,
alter, or repair such separate dwellings on such separate lots."
Mayor McDonald moved the addition of the foregoing amendment to
the third proposed amendment.
Mr. Broderick felt the addition of the amendment was very pertin-
ent and fair.
Hcmer Mann, in the audience, felt that the present provision is
discriminating, and that the amended amendment should be adopted.
No one else appeared to be heard on this amendment, and Mayor
McDonald declared the hearing on the third proposed amendment to be closed.
Mayor McDonald declared the joint hearing to be closed, and re-
quested that the Zoning & P]anning Commission retire to consider the pro-
posed amendments, including the proposed amendment to the third proposed
amendment relating to the �5, lots, and make their recommendation to the
Council as soon as possible.
Mayor McDonald announced the Council would consider next appoint-
ments to Boards and Committees.
Motion by Siiantner, seconded by Maldonado and passed that Harvey
Fry be appointed tb fill the vacancy on the Buildig Standards Commission.
Mayor McDonald presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Fry.
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Motion by Barnard, seconded by de Leon and passed that the follow-
ing be appointed to the °Iratfic Safety Advisory Board; John Thomas, Dr
Charles Clark, sad. Claude A. Alphin, for 3 -year terms; Manuel Cantu, to fill
the unexpired term of Glenn Alexander; and Comdr. B. G. Shepple, to fill the
unexpired term of Janes H. Young.
Mayor McDonald presented the Certificates of Appointment to the
foregoing, and emphasized the importance of the work of this advisory board..
Motion by 'young, seconded by Maldonado and passed that John Kirton
be appointed to the Housing Authority to fill the vacancy of Roes Twigg.
Mayor McDonald presented a Certificate of Appointment to Mr. Kirton.
Mayor McDonald announced the opening of bids.
Bids were opened and read on the construction of Salt Flats Storm
Sever, Unit 1, from the following: Bur -hex Constructors, R. S. Black, H & H
Concrete Construction Co., Heldenfels Brothers, Slovak Brothers, Inc., The
Goldston Co., Inc.
Motion by Barnard, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the fore-
going bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and re-
ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and ream on the construction of Electrical Service
Systems on the "3," Head from the following: Clyde P'iarbairn and Coastal
Electric Co.
Motion by Barnard, seconded by de Leon and passed that the fore-
going bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and re-
ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on 40 items of Brass Service Fittings in
various quantities and sizes, an& 6 items of Iron Body Stops, from the follow-
ing: Alamo Iron Works, James Jones Co., McAllen Pipe & Supply Co., The Rohan
Co., Inc., SAM.SC0, and Wallace Co., Inc.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Maldonado and passed that the fore-
going bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by tte City Charter, and re-
ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Bids were opened and read on 750° of 24" - 14 -gauge Galvanized
Metal Corrugated Pipe from the following: Alamo Iron Works, Armco Drainage
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& Metal Products, Inc., Roan Supply Co., Wallace Co., Inc., and Wyatt Indus-
tries, Inc.
Motion by young seconded by Maldonado and passed that the fore-
going bids be tabled for 48 hours as required by the City Charter, and re-
ferred to the City Manager for tabulation and recommendation.
Mayor McDonald called for the City Manager's Reports.
Motion by Swantner, seconded by Barnard and passed that the requests
and recommendations of the City Manager be granted and approved, as follows:
a. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate #4 in the amount
of $6,248.34 to Bur -Tex Constructors for the Agnes -Laredo Extension project
be approved;
b. That acceptance and final payment of Estimate 44 in the amount
of $16,083.70 to Braselton Construction Co. for construction of Collier Park
Swimming Pool, be approved;
c. That the award of bid on 82 tons of Commercial Fertilizer be
made to B. L Henderson & Sons, Inc., at $47.87 per ton, on the basis of the
low bid meeting specifications; (See Bid Tabulation #20 in File)
d. That authority to advertise for bids to be received June 21,
1961, on an estimated 12 -months' supply of Cast Iron &/or Asbestos Cement
Pipe, be granted;
e. That the Tax Error & Correction List for May, 1961, be approved;
f. That the exchange of 2 overage, rotary gear fire pumpers be-
longing to the City fora certain 155 crash truck belonging to the Flour Bluff
Volunteer Fire Department in consideration of $1 each for the 2 City vehicles
and $2 for the crash truck to clear title to the vehicles, be approved;
g. That acceptance of assignment of paving certificates in connec-
tion with Weber Road Improvements, and Morgan Street Improvements, be approved
as follows, on the basis of being homesteads:
443 Ceo. R. Whitener $1,055.85
#44 D'rel1 L. Evans 566.03
#45 Joe P. Rogers 565.94
Pauline W. Coe 566.03
John "V'. Marlett 565.94
#50 Wayne L. Watson 557.58
#52 Lester T. Springs 521.28
#53 Mr. Paul J. Walsh 534.01
#54 Corpus Christi Builders,
Inc. & T. D. Eller 539.17
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#55 Geo. E. Guckian $ 523.60
6 Wm. C. Galbreath, Jr. 505.95
57 D. J. Waggoner, Jr. 516.25
#58 John E. Turner 505.95
#60 Conrad C. Wilson 505.95
#61 W. E. Rhoten 516.25
#62 Walter R. Love 505.95
#63 Marvin W. Smith &
Othon Gntllen 5+3.95
#64 William A. Bazemore 250.80
#65 H. J. Erkert, Jr. 250.80
#68 P. C. Bailon 250.80
#70 Chas. W. English 250.80
#71 William P. Murchinson 250.80
2 Billy G. Roschetzky 250.80
75 Kenneth McDaniel 250.80
#76 Ralph P. Laughter 250.80
179 Charles R. Ward 758.52
#103 Grady St. Clair &
Robert Ballard 2,085.88
#104 C. D. Davis, Jr. 696.79
#105 Carl Hutchinson 694.85
#109 Billy F. Kennedy 391.22
#110 Elie J. Messarra 376.66
#111 Hill Winfrey, Jr. 403.56
#112 Hal K. Dunn 382.04
113 Martin H. Jones 364.58
115 Garland Bazemore 364.58
#116 Carl Steinmeyer 364.58
117 William T. Massey 386.22
#118 Jos. A. Welborn 298.50
#119 Robert L. Belhaaen 250.80
#120 Merle H. Patch 250.80
#121 Jos. L. Knox 250.80
#122 Jos. E. Wagner 250.80
#]27 James M. Watkins, Jr. 250.80
#131 John W. Chaffee 250.80
#132 Jack W. Sykes 297.45
#2 E. H. Markin 1,579.77
#3 Seldon Broughton 131.01
#4 William D. Boston 121.55
#5 Billy Charles Koy 121.55
M. K. Easterling 112.20
Alfred F. Hanker 112.20
#8 Leeroy H. Loewen 121.55
#9 Jack Q. Lancaster 121.55
#10 Aaron W. Hopper 121.55
#11 Billy K. Jessee 106.55
#12 Gordon L. Rindflish 112.20
13 Homer C. Innis 112.20
14 Leon Seidenberger 112.20
#15 Eugene Collins 112.20
#16 Marvin R. Hall 112.20
X18 Thomas L. Reed 112.20
#19 Kenneth Vaughan 112.20
�20 John T. Evans 112.20
Gene Henderson. 112.20
#22 Lee Roy Kendricks 112.20
#25 Sam H. Smith 112.20
426 Thomas Howard 112.20
427 Frank S. Barham 740.52
#28 Fred F. Givens 168.30
#29 Irving Calloway 258.61
#30 L. D. McQuaid 160.25
#31 P. J. Bradshaw 157.08
#32 D. N. Bailey 159.22
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#33
W. R. Burrus $ 175.41
34 Raymond Sykora 204.20
35 Walter Wilkinson 134.64
X360. A. Peterson 230.89
X37 George Shaffer 222.53
x}89 Roy E. Byron 543.36
92 Harold Stagg 628.32
Joe B. Burkhalter 628.32
Newton T. Clark 583.44
Gene K. Coppin 628.32
William E. Ledford 561.00
Howard D. Larkins 561.00
#93
#94
#95
#97
Morgan Street:
#5 C. R. Steinmetz 1,884.07
#7 Edgar H. Lorenz &
J. F. Lorenz 739.42
#8 Edgar H. Lorenz &
J. F. Lorenz 661.46
#9 Edgar H. Lorenz &
J. F. Lorenz 780.83
#14 Josephine V. Salazar 656.40
#19 Antonio Godoy &
Josephine Godoy 801.07
8 ESmaa Heifetz 1,888.12
48 Homer Dowd 784.35
#50 Gloria Ferias 668.78
53 Geronimo Arriaga 759.47
56 Concepcion R. Flores 590.10
#57 Sidney H. Foreman 4,753.74
#66 Angie Hrchek 2,203.79
h. That the following recommendations be approved relative to
Inland Transport Co., Limousine Accounts Receivable;
1. The sum of $1,000 in five $200 payments be accepted in settlement of
Inland°s outstanding bonus payments;
2. Collection of the amounts due from Airline Taxi should be pursued
through bankruptcy court;
3. if Inland believes its present franchise is confiscatory and unecon-
omical, a separate request should be submitted to the City Council
setting forth the desired relief, the basis for the request, and the
operating results since Inland has operated the franchise.
City Manager Whitney reported that he had just been handed the
recommendation of the Zoning & Fleming Commission relative to the proposed
Text Amendments to the Zoning Ordinance, and read the recommendation as
follows:
ments to
ing;
"It was moved, seconded and passed that the following Text Amend -
the Zoning Ordinance be recommended for approval to the City Council:
"Amend Section 5-5, Article 5, and Article 24, by aAding the follov-
"In the "R -1A" District all lots in platted subdivisions may comply
with the lot area and yard requirements of the "R -1B" District as
minimum requirements.
"Amend Section 29-1, Article 29, to read as follows:
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"There shall be a Board of Adjustment established in accordance
with and controlled by the provisions of Section 7 of Chapter 2114
of the Acts of 1959, 56th Legislature, of the State of Texas.
"Amend Section 27=3.06.01, Article 27, by replacing it entirely
with the following
going
"On any lot the ownership of which is different from the owner-
ship of any adjoiping property as of March 29, 1961, a single
family dwelling may be erected even though the lot be of less
width or area than required by the regulations of the district
in which it is located, provided the required yard regulations a
are observed. A lot shall be considered as separately owned
even though it adjoins another lot or lots belonging to the
same owner in case it fronts on a different street from such
other adjoining lot or lots. Adjoining lots under the same
ownership on which separate dwellings now exist may continue,
rebuild, alter, or repair such separate dwellings on such
separate lots,"
Motion by de Leon, seconded by SWantner and passed that the fore -
recommendation of the Zoning & Planning Commission be accepted and
approved.
ORDINANCE NO. 6161
CORRECTING AND NEEDING ORDINANCE NO. 6051 ENACTED ON THE 25TH DAY OF JAN-
UAiR!, 1961, RE ASSESSMENT FOR IMPROS ON AGNES-LAREDO EXTENSION, BY
MEWING SECTION 3 THEREOF; PROVIDING THAT ALL OTHER PROVISIONS OF SAID
ORDINANCE REMAIN IN FULL FORCE AND ; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordnance was passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6162
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION or THE AGNES-LAREDO STREET EXTEN-
SION AND IMPROVEMENT PROJECT, PROJECTUNDER THEM
220-53-6.2, AS PERFORMED BY TEE
CONTRACTOR. _ iti CONS .%UCfi0R39 V10DER THEM CONTRACT WITH CITY, DATED
SEPTEMBER 17, 1960, ! DINIORIZED BY ORDINANCE N0. 5888; AU'T'HORIZING Palm 0P
FINAL ESTIMATE NO. ii, A COPY OP WHICH IS ATTACKED HERETO AND MADE A PART
HEREOF,DATETb MAY25, 1961, IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,248.34, AND AUTHORIZING PAY-
MENT OF TRINITY LABORATORIES INVOICES IN THE AMOUNT OF $183.50, ALL FROM NO.
220 STREET Bon IROS FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR CONSTRUCTION
AND LA.BORA.°RY TF$T1"NG, APPLICABLE TO PROJECT NO. 220-53-6.2; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Cbsztsr rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present alai voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance w a passed by the following vote: All
Council Moaners present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 6163
RECEIVING AND ACCEPTING THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE COLLIER PARK SWIMMING POOL
AS PERFORMED BY RRASELTON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY, CONTRACTORS, UNDER THEIR
CONTRACT WITH THE C1TT, DATED FEBRUARY 2, 1961, AUTHORIZED BY ORDINANCE NO.
6058; AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF FINAL ESTIMATE NO. 4, A COPY OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO ADHD MADE A PART HEREOF, DATED MAY 27, 1961, IN THE AMOUNT
OF $16,083.70 FROM NO. 111 TRUST FUNDS PREVIOUSLY APPROPRIATED FOR THIS
PROJECT; AND D 'LARWNG AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rile was suspended by the following vote: A]L. Council
Members present an voting "Ayes'.
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 6164
RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, THE HEREINAFTER DESCRIBED
PROPERTY ADJACENT TO AND ADJOINING THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, OWNED IN FEE
SIICLE :+ THE UNIVERSITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, AND FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN
INTEMAL PART OF THE CITY Or CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; DEFINING ITS LIMITS AND
DECLA_RU1Y1 THE SAME A PAR? OF THE CI1T OF CORPUS CHRISTI, SUBJECT TO THE
CONDITIONS AND RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDINANCES AND THE CHARTER OF THE C1TI OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All
Council timbers present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6165
RECEIVING INTO THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE
CITY, BEING SCRAM ESTATES, UNIT 3 AND 3-A, SUBDI'VISIONS AS SHOWN BY MAP
OF RECORD I_a THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK OF NUECES COUNTY, TEXAS, AND
FULLY DESCRIBING SAME AS AN IYFPHGRAL PART OF THE C1ix ae CORPUS CHRISTI,
TEXAS; WINING ITS LIt 3SS AND DECLARING THE SAME A PART OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHR;STI, SWAM TO THE CONDITIONS AND RULES, REGULATIONS, ORDIN-
ANCES AND THE CHARTER OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS; AND DECLARING
AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The fore:.ing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
RESOLUTION No. 6166
EXPRESSING APPRECIATION TO CHARTER AMENIKET ADVISORY COMMISSION FOR PUBLIC
SPIRIT AID civic CONTRIBUTION; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Meerttbers present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing resolution was passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
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ORDINANCE NO. 6168
AUTHORIZING IRE CITI MANAGER TO EXECUTE A USE PRIVILEGE EASEMENT OF A PORTION
OF THE RIGHT 07 WAY OF ALAI. DA STREET EfTEMDIG SOUTHWARD PROM EVRRHART ROAD
ON THE WESTEW SIE OF ALAMEDA STREET TO E. A. SARMAR,, A COPi OF WHICH IS
ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE A PAR: HEREOF, UPON THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS SET OUT
IN SAID EASEMENT, SUBJECT TO THE LIMITATIONS PROVIDED BY THE CITY CHARTER; AND
DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote; All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE N0. 6169
AUTHORIZING THE CITY MANAGER TO EXECUTE, FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE CITY OF
CORPUS CHRISTI, A REVOCABLE EASEMENT FOR THE ERECTION of A SIGN IN CONNEC-
TION WITH THE BUSINESS OPERATED AND TO BE OPERATED ON THE SOUTHWEST CORNER
OF THE INTERSECTION OF MARGUERITE STREET AID SOUTH STAPLES STREET; PROVID-
ING THE TERMS 0? SUCH EASEMENT, A COPY OF WHICH IS ATTACHED HERETO AND MADE
A PART HEREOF; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance vas passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6170
CLOSING THE SOUTH PORTION OF THE ALLEYWAY taTEDDING NORTH AND SOUTH BETWEEN
BLOCKS 22 AND 23, DEL MAR ADDITION; ACCEPTING AN ALLEY AND UTILITY EASEMENT
ON AND ACROSS PORTIONS OF LOTS 15 AND 16, BLOCK 23, DEL MAR ADDITION, IN
LIEU OF THE ALLEYWAY HEREBY CLOSED; AND DECLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule was suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance vas passed by the following vote: All
Council Members present and voting "Aye".
ORDINANCE NO. 6171
AMENDING THE ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF CORPUS CHRISTI ADOPTED ON THE
27TH DAY OF ATJOUST, 1937, APPEARING of RECORD IN VOLUME 9, PAGES 565, ET SEq
OF THE ORDINANCE AND RESOLUTION RECORDS, AS AMENIED FROM TIME TO TIME, AND
PARTICULARi 'A7 AMENDED BY ORDINANCE NO. 6106, PASSED AND APPROVED ON THE
29TH DAY OF MARCH, 1961, BigMIMING SECTION 5-5 OF ARTICLE 5, ARTICLE 24,
SECTION 29-1 O? ARTICLE 29, A',tlr SECTION 27=3.06.01 OF ARTICLE 27 AS SET
FORTH HEREINAFTER; REPEALING ALL ORDINANCES IN CONFLICT HEREWITH; AND DE-
CLARING AN EMERGENCY.
The Charter rule vas suspended by the following vote: All Council
Members present and voting "Aye".
The foregoing ordinance was passed by the following vote: A11
Council Mmbers present and voting "Aye".
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Mrs. Ralph Griffin, Charisma of Observance Committee of the League
of Warren Voters, appeared relative to the sizeable increase in the budget
being requested by the Health, Welfare and Juvenile Services of Corpus
Christi and !beces County, and asked it the City is going to formally re-
quest a larger financial contribution from the City of Robeto n than the
$1200 they now contribute. In answer to questions from the Council, Mre.
Griffin stated that the League has made a 2 -year study of the program,
that Miss. Brown, who attends the County Caonissioners' meetings, intends
to call the matter to their attention, also, and that the Council was
welcome to use the League's work sheets in connection with its considera-
tion of the mattes.
Mayor McDonald requested that Mrs. Griffin leave the aforemention-
ed work papers with the Council for their study.
Hodge Thompson, attorney, expressed his appreciation for the
speed and cooperation he had received from the Legal Dept., the City Sec-
retary, the City Manager and the Public Works Dept. in helping him to solve
his problem relative to the erection of a sign at the intersection of
Marguerite Street and So. Staples St.
Mayor McDonald turned the Chair over to Mayor Pro Tem Svantner
during the discussion and consideration of the third and final reading of
an ordinance granting a Sightseeing franchise to Inland Limousine Service,
Inc., due to his having previously represented this company as a private
citizen in a legal capacity.
Hon. 'Travis Peeler appeared in behalf of one of the present sight-
seeing franchise holders, Al Esealante, and opposed the granting of a sight-
seeing franchise to this particular company on the basis that although his
client was not asking for or entitled to as exclusive franchise, the grant-
ing of this frandhise would constitute an unfair competitive advantage due
to lnland's present limousine franchise at the airport. He further stated
that his client had gone to quite a bit of expense for incorporation and ad-
vertising, and offered regularly scheduled tours, and that so far in the three
years of their franchise there had been very little return, and the granting
of the Inland franchise would make three sightseeing franchisee in the City
as there are presently two, one being inactive.
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Mayor Pro Tem Swantner stated that it was not the business of the
Council to go into the operation or management of a business to decide
whether or not it was being operated properly or Whether or not an addition-
al franchise can be operated on a profitable basis.
THI?D AND FINAL READING OF ORDINANCE N0. 6172
GRANTING TO INLAND LIMOUSINE SERVICE, INC., A FRANCHISE TO ENGAGE IN THE
BUSINESS OF OPERATING A SIGHTSEEING SERVICE ON AND OVER THE PUBLIC STREETS
WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF CORPUS CHRISTI; PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF 2%
OF THE GROSS RECEIPTS PER MONTH, AND PROVIDING FOR THE PAYMENT OF AD VALOREM
TAXES, CHARGES, RENTAL FEES OR OBLIGATIONS FEES WHICH MAY BE LEGALLY IMPOSED
UPON SUCH BUSINESS; AND SETTING OUT CERTAIN CONDITIONS UNDER WHICH SAID BUS-
INESS IS TO BE OPERATED, AND PROVIDING FOR THE FORFEITURE OF SAID FRANCHISE
AND THE METHOD OF REINSTATING SANTE; PROVIDING FOR A WRITTEN ACCEPTANCE TO BE
DELIVERED TO THE CITY SECRETARY.
The foregoing ordinance Was read for the third time and passed
finally by the following vote: All Council Members present and voting "Aye"
with the exception of McDonald and Maldonado abstaining, and Roberts and
Young voting "Nay".
City Manager Whitney suggested that the matter of the inactive
sightseeing franchise be looked into for the purpose of revoking same if
it is no longer desired, and Mayor Pro Tem Svantner asked him to do so.
There being no further business to come before the Council, the
meeting was adjourned.